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Hi Wan, Thank you for your question. Yes, you can use a topper directly on the floor but it will be rather uncomfortable without a mattress due to the fact that toppers are generally a maximum of about 7.5cm deep. Toppers are generally used to add extra comfort layers to… Read More
Hi Ann, Thank you for your question. The John Lewis 1400 Ortho is manufactured for them by Hypnos with a retail price of £650 (KS: Feb 2013). The upholstery consists of “Rebound polycotton, blended polywool, Airstream polyester” and is a two sided mattress which is much better than having a… Read More
Hi Billy, Thank you for your question. The Artisan Naturals is a far superior bed than the latex model due to the fact that it contains natural fillings. The Origins Latex 1500 contains two layers of Talalay Latex on top of pocket springs but is a far firmer mattress than… Read More
Hi Kelvin, thank you for your question. The Vi Spring Elite is a mattress we think is a model suitable for people of a very light weight. The overall construction of this particular mattress is predominantly wool based – Soft and comforting but with little in the… Read More
Hi, Sam. We completely understand your frustration. This whole site goes into detail about the jargon and where to start. A good post to get started to decode the mattress jargon is this one. The Sensaform only gives partial detail most of which is useless in terms of actual… Read More
Hi Darryl, Thanks for your question. Placing something under the mattress is more for protecting the upholstery on underside of the mattress – assuming it is a double sided mattress of course. The solid slats on your bedframe are stable enough to keep… Read More
Hi Anna. Thank you for your enquiry. Let’s see what you are up against; The Richmond Mattress is a basic two-sided mattress. I have issue with the specification stating “Up to 1400 pocket springs and plush fillings of cotton and pure English wool offer you… Read More
Hi Jim. On The Artisan Tailored Pocket and Naturals we use a open coil unit for the spring edging. On all Artisan models above this we use a pocket sprung unit. Kind Regards Gary
Hi Lorraine. Under specification of this particular mattress the following guidance is given; “Silentnight Real Bedstead. Ideal for slatted bed frames but perfectly suitable for divan bases too.” From this I would take it as being Yes it is suitable for slatted bedframes. Personally, I would be inclined to bridge… Read More
Hi Chris. In all fairness to Hypnos this is not overly priced (around £750). It makes sense that if this is the mattress you were happy sleeping on it should be the one you get. The specification is a bit scrimpy on detail with just “..Cashmere and Wool… Read More
